Postpartum PeriodNCT07710911
Comparative Analysis of Hypopressive Versus Core Stability Exercises in Postpartum Women
A study testing Hypopressive Exercises in people with Postpartum Period and Pelvic Floor Muscle Weakness, run by University of Lahore at 1 site in Pakistan.
Trial summary
The purpose of this study is to compare the effectiveness of Hypopressive exercises versus Core Stability exercises in restoring pelvic floor and abdominal muscle function in postpartum women. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 45 years, women only
- Conditions the study is for
- Postpartum Period, Pelvic Floor Muscle Weakness, Pelvic Floor Dysfunction
- What is being tested?
- Hypopressive Exercises
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 36 participants
- Where
- 1 sitePakistan
- Study dates
- 5 Jun 2025to 5 Mar 2026
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 to 45 years
- Women only
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- Postpartum females within 6 weeks to 6 months delivery.
- Age between 18 to 45 years.
- Primiparous or multiparous women.
- Clinical evidence of pelvic floor muscle weakness or pelvic floor dysfunction.
- Participants willing to adhere to the 4-week exercise protocol.
Who cannot join
- Recent pelvic or abdominal surgery within the past 6 months (other than uncomplicated cesarean section).
- History of severe pelvic organ prolapse (Grade III or IV).
- Active pelvic or urinary tract infections.
- Neurological disorders affecting muscular control.
- Any contraindication to physical exercise.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: A Randomized Controlled Trial on the Comparative Analysis of Hypopressive Versus Core Stability Exercises in Postpartum Women
The purpose of this study is to compare the effectiveness of Hypopressive exercises versus Core Stability exercises in restoring pelvic floor and abdominal muscle function in postpartum women. A total of 36 participants are randomly allocated into two groups for a 4-week intervention program to evaluate changes in resting tone and abdominal competence.
- Being tested
- Hypopressive Exercises
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Hypopressive ExercisesBehavioural
A 4-week structured core stability program focusing on traditional exercises such as planks, bird-dog, and abdominal bracing to strengthen the lumbo-pelvic-hip complex. Performed 3 days a week, 30-40 minutes per session.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Group A: Hypopressive Exercise Group | Experimental | Participants in this group received Hypopressive exercises aimed at restoring pelvic floor and abdominal muscle tone. The protocol was performed for 4 weeks, with 3 sessions per week, and each session lasted approximately 30-40 minutes under the supervision of a physical therapist. Receives: Behavioral: Hypopressive Exercises |
| Group B: Core Stability Exercise Group | Active comparator | Participants in this group received conventional Core Stability exercises focusing on deep abdominal and pelvic core muscles. The protocol was performed for 4 weeks, with 3 sessions per week, and each session lasted approximately 30-40 minutes under the supervision of a physical therapist. Receives: Behavioral: Hypopressive Exercises |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Inter-recti Distance (IRD)
Measured in centimeters (cm) using rehabilitative ultrasound imaging (RUSI) to assess the separation between the rectus abdominis muscles. A decrease in IRD indicates improvement in abdominal recovery.
Measured: Baseline and 4 weeks
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted17 Jul 2026
- Study start5 Jun 2025
- Primary completion5 Feb 2026
- Study completion5 Mar 2026
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Postpartum PeriodStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Outcomes assessor
- Enrolment
- 36 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- University of Lahore
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07710911
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- UOL-PT-2026-01
- Status last verified
- Jul 2026
- First submitted
- 14 Jul 2026
- Last updated
- 17 Jul 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No: Individual participant data will not be shared to maintain participant confidentiality and privacy in accordance with the institutional ethical committee guidelines.
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 17 Jul 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- A Randomized Controlled Trial on the Comparative Analysis of Hypopressive Versus Core Stability Exercises in Postpartum Women
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07710911
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- UOL-PT-2026-01
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 36 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- University of LahoreUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 5 Jun 2025 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 5 Feb 2026 (actual)
- Study completion
- 5 Mar 2026 (actual)
- First posted
- 17 Jul 2026 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The purpose of this study is to compare the effectiveness of Hypopressive exercises versus Core Stability exercises in restoring pelvic floor and abdominal muscle function in postpartum women. A total of 36 participants are randomly allocated into two groups for a 4-week intervention program to evaluate changes in resting tone and abdominal competence.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind (outcomes assessor)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Group A: Hypopressive Exercise Group | Experimental | Behavioral: Hypopressive ExercisesParticipants in this group received Hypopressive exercises aimed at restoring pelvic floor and abdominal muscle tone. The protocol was performed for 4 weeks, with 3 sessions per week, and each session lasted approximately 30-40 minutes under the supervision of a physical therapist. |
| Group B: Core Stability Exercise Group | Active comparator | Behavioral: Hypopressive ExercisesParticipants in this group received conventional Core Stability exercises focusing on deep abdominal and pelvic core muscles. The protocol was performed for 4 weeks, with 3 sessions per week, and each session lasted approximately 30-40 minutes under the supervision of a physical therapist. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 45 years
- Sex
- Female only
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (5 listed)
- Postpartum females within 6 weeks to 6 months delivery.
- Age between 18 to 45 years.
- Primiparous or multiparous women.
- Clinical evidence of pelvic floor muscle weakness or pelvic floor dysfunction.
- Participants willing to adhere to the 4-week exercise protocol.
Key exclusion criteria (5 listed)
- Recent pelvic or abdominal surgery within the past 6 months (other than uncomplicated cesarean section).
- History of severe pelvic organ prolapse (Grade III or IV).
- Active pelvic or urinary tract infections.
- Neurological disorders affecting muscular control.
- Any contraindication to physical exercise.
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Hypopressive ExercisesA 4-week structured core stability program focusing on traditional exercises such as planks, bird-dog, and abdominal bracing to strengthen the lumbo-pelvic-hip complex. Performed 3 days a week, 30-40 minutes per session. | Behavioural | Group A: Hypopressive Exercise Group, Group B: Core Stability Exercise Group |
Primary outcome
Inter-recti Distance (IRD)
Time frame: Baseline and 4 weeks
Measured in centimeters (cm) using rehabilitative ultrasound imaging (RUSI) to assess the separation between the rectus abdominis muscles. A decrease in IRD indicates improvement in abdominal recovery.
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 17 Jul 2026.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No. Individual participant data will not be shared to maintain participant confidentiality and privacy in accordance with the institutional ethical committee guidelines.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Hypopressive Exercises in people with Postpartum Period and Pelvic Floor Muscle Weakness, run by University of Lahore at 1 site in Pakistan.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 5 inclusion and 5 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 17 Jul 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Pakistan. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Inter-recti Distance (IRD) (time frame: Baseline and 4 weeks). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 17 Jul 2026.